Autumn Budget 2026 tax response from Grant Thornton: what Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget means for business, employment, private and indirect tax.
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The UK spends at least £206 billion a year on going out, going away and taking part in experiences. The Experience Economy Index shows where that money goes and who's positioned to benefit.
The UK Autumn Budget 2026 took place on 28 October 2026. Read our analysis of what was announced.
How insolvency officeholders can use the Insolvency Act 1986 to compel cooperation, investigate affairs and support recovery actions, with recent case law.
FCA updates on pure protection, vulnerability in payments, rising whistleblowing cases, AI-driven investment risks, and T+1 readiness challenges.
Cryptoassets are becoming a more common feature of customer activity, exposing firms to new financial crime risks through onboarding, source of wealth assessments, sanctions reviews and transaction monitoring. This article explores how organisations can identify those exposures, investigate crypto-related activity and assess whether existing controls remain appropriate.
The Government's consultation on corporate reporting reform signals a shift towards more proportionate, investor-focused and digitally enabled reporting. Claire Fargeot explores the implications for narrative reporting, financial materiality, digital disclosures and governance, and what organisations should be considering as the review progresses.
Stay up to date with our latest round up of financial regulation.
East Yorkshire LTD. 2026 ranks the county’s 100 largest privately owned businesses and 25 fastest growing. See who made the list and download the report.
Both video games tax regimes run side by side until 31 March 2027. Find out how rates, qualifying spend and HMRC scrutiny differ, and plan your move.
Subcontractors, plant hire businesses and building material suppliers are caught between weak demand in the construction supply chain, rising costs and tighter credit. A recovery is expected from 2027, but businesses must protect their liquidity now to be in a position to benefit.
Get your financing structure right now to make the most of pre-Christmas trading and survive the January lull.
Many businesses expand overseas by accident. Learn how to spot hidden tax, VAT and payroll risks and go international on purpose. Hannah Magee explains.
Many UK automotive suppliers have the capacity, automation and delivery discipline that aerospace and defence need. So what is stopping the UK supply chain pivoting to these sectors? After a revealing working session in Birmingham, Jon Roden reflects on what needs to happen next.
Charity audit and risk committee chairs share how AI is being used, the risks it brings and why governance and controls need to keep pace.
Recent FCA commentary has provided further insight into industry preparedness for the UK's transition to T+1 settlement. Rebecca Deane examines the operational, technology and governance challenges firms continue to address, including automation, third-party dependencies, settlement performance and industry testing ahead of implementation.
The FCA and PRA's Phase 2 consultation on SM&CR proposes a series of reforms designed to streamline regulatory requirements, reduce administrative burdens and support UK competitiveness while maintaining accountability standards. The article examines the key proposals, the potential impact on firms, and the practical steps organisations should consider as the reforms progress.
AI agent governance: benchmark where you stand, assign clear ownership and put controls in place. Practical first steps for boards and risk leaders.
Founders’ Relief offers a 10% CGT rate on up to £10m of gains, but as a Founder, will you qualify? See the tests, what it’s worth and what to do before April 2027.
